DAAD

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Sandwich Model Scholarships for PhD Registered Scholars

Objective

Registered PhD students at an Indian university/institute carry out research for their PhD thesis in India and in Germany under the joint supervision of an Indian as well as a German professor. PhD degree to be awarded by Indian University/Institution Scholars registered for their PhD (in any discipline) at universities or research institutes in India 1 year Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back Exemption from payment of university tuition fees A study and research subsidy Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD 2 months German Language Course in India - free tuition* 4 months German Language Course in Germany - free tuition, boarding, lodging plus pocket allowance during the period of the German language course in Germany (preceding studies/research) Spouse allowance** and additional rent subsidy*** Supervisors travel (see appendix)

Target Group

Duration Scholarship Value

*Out station participants will also get a lump sum towards travel & lodging **Married scholars, who wish to call their spouses to Germany after the completion of the German language course, for duration longer than 3 months, may apply for an extra family allowance. DAAD does not cover for the visa fee, air ticket, and other incidental expenses of the spouse. ***Under special conditions where awardees are not able to rent accommodation within the financial limits, an additional rent subsidy can be applied for

Requirements and Conditions

A first class Masters degree The PhD registration with a university in India should not be older than 3 years at the application deadline (1st October) Candidates must have a recent dated acceptance letter confirming academic supervision from a German Professor on the universitys letterhead with a clear reference to the candidates research project Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application German language skills are not mandatory for application****
****Candidates in the fields of Law and Philosophy must have a good knowledge of the German Language.

2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Tel. +91 11 41680968/41680969 Fax 46068192, www.daaddelhi.org

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Application Documents

Application form to be filled up online You need to upload the following mandatory documents in pdf format on the application portal Full curriculum-vitae (bio-data) -max. 3 pagesConfirmation from a German Professor stating that she / he is willing to guide the PhD research (if candidate has more than one confirmed placement, preference should be indicated 1st priority, 2nd priority, etc.) Detailed and comprehensive research proposal. This must be agreed upon by both the Indian and the German supervisors -max. 10 pagesA precise work - and time schedule for the planned research -max. 3 pagesApproval form for PhD supervisor in the home country (form available on our website www.daaddelhi.org in the Sandwich Model Scholarship announcement under the Scholarships and Funding section 2 references from senior academics from the applicant's field of study/research on the proforma available on the application portal. The referees title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp). These should be confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated List of academic publications, if any -max.10 pagesAll academic certificates and mark-sheets for school and university education (self-translation of the documents in language other than English / German) -all awardees will be requested to send attested and certified documents after selection-

Application Procedure

The application has to be submitted only through the application portal www.funding-guide.de. Please refer to the Guidelines for online application procedure on our website www.daaddelhi.org under the Scholarships and Funding section. After successful submission of the online application print 3 copies of the application summary and send them to the address mentioned in the Contact person and address section below. The deadline for submission of hard copies of the application summary is 1st October of each year at DAAD New Delhi Office. Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

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Time Line

Announcement Application deadline Selection Interview Language course for selected scholars Beginning of research work

July/August 1st October Last week of November April-May (India); June-September (Germany) 1st Oct of the next year

Important Information

Kindly Note: Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents Back to back printouts are not accepted The first and last name filled in the application form should be identical to the name in the passport Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national Private Laboratories can not be considered under this programme as a German host Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi German Academic Exchange Service Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit 2, Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110 021 Tel: 91-11-41680968; 41680969 Fax: 91-11-46068192 E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org WWW: www.daaddelhi.org

Contact Person and Address

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APPENDIX The "Sandwich-Model" Scholarship programme of the DAAD The "Sandwich-Model" is a multi-phased Scholarship scheme in which applicants can carry out research alternately in India and Germany under the supervision of an Indian as well as a German mentor, according to a schedule previously drafted out in consultation with them. Candidates must be registered for their PhD Degree in India. The Doctorate Degree is to be awarded by an Indian university/institute. Candidates must give: o the exact title of their PhD thesis o the name of their supervisor in India o a detailed report on the work done so far in India (at least four typed pages) o the name of the co-supervisor in Germany under whose guidance they would be doing their research there, and a letter of consent from the German mentor to sponsor the candidate under the conditions submitted o an extensive and detailed research proposal of the work to be undertaken in Germany must be accompanied by a work and time schedule agreed upon by the academic supervisors in India and in Germany Candidates should have registered for their PhD not more than 3 years prior to the Scholarship application deadline

The salient features of this scheme are: Preparatory studies and research for the PhD thesis in the home country (data collection and field research) without DAAD funding If required, the German mentor may travel to India to draw up a joint protocol in consultation with the Indian guide and PhD scholar, with details of the research contents and time-line Studies and research at a German institution of higher education for the PhD thesis (1 maximum 2 years) If necessary, visit by the Indian supervisor to the German university/institute for progress control, consolidation of institutional contacts (to be applied for at the time of application) Likewise, a visit of the German mentor to India (for last corrections and participation in the viva-voce as external examiner), if required, can be included Completion of the thesis at home university / institute (without DAAD funding)